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Squadron Cruise 2002 |
The second week of the NSW School
Holidays saw 25 vessels
cruise and race in
company from Sydney to Pittwater and return.
Races were conducted on seven of the eight intervening days, with Tuesday being a
dedicated rest day.
At night vessels moored in different secluded locations free from the trappings
of the
working world with the exceptions of Thursday night where The Royal Prince
Alfred
Yacht Club provided both hot showers and delicious food.
Saturday evening was spent at the Royal Motor Yacht Club.
A truly enjoyable week which is highly recommended to racing and cruising folk alike.
Day
One Saturday The Start was
in a lovely 15 knot South Wester which saw Ellen, Paul, Sheamus and Des run
up the coast under a beautiful light weight spinnaker. Well the Spinnaker
was light but the effect of a Sheet can be seen on Paul's back (taken 2 days
later)
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Inshore Races around Pittwater followed by a raft up very close to the shore in Refuge Bay.
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A very rough and blustery race around Lion Island, with only three crew there was no time for photos.
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Lay Day and Picnic in the Basin, Claude Joined the Cruise here.
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Darryl Joined the Cruise to both act as tourist and crew for the Inshore Races.
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Inshore Race where Katinka again came 2nd in the Spinnaker Division.
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Offshore race with Darryl and Claude followed by a Raft Up and Beach BBQ at Taylors Beach.
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Heading back to Sydney in a fine Southerly. 7.9 nm off Barrenjoey Katinka Tacked onto the layline for
Sydney heads. Eventually as darkness approached discretion had us call the Coastal patrol and Water Police who had us rig our sea anchor from the bow while we awaited their arrival and eventual tow into the Royal Motor Yacht Club, where Claude was a member. To add insult to injury the engine refused to start as we were preparing to berth. The crew of "Valient" were true to their crafts name, true ship mates and professionals. 10% Starboard Helm made the tow difficult but still created a good wake behind.
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Jammed Rudder The engine continues to refuse to start.
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